overexertion

American  

[oh-ver-ig-zur-shuhn] / ˌoʊ vər ɪgˈzɜr ʃən /

noun

1. the act of working, exercising, or exerting oneself excessively.

   The Vermont Health Department is reminding people that overexertion when shoveling snow can lead to heart attacks.

2. the act of using or exercising something excessively.

   People took to the streets to protest systemic racism and the overexertion of power by the police.

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Etymology

Origin of overexertion

over- ( def. ) + exertion ( def. )

Example Sentences

This doesn’t mean going full throttle in all domains of your life all the time: Overexertion, burnout and possible injury are not healthy or desirable outcomes.

From Washington Post • Sep. 29, 2022

Overexertion, plus the asthma attack and the altitude, had put too much strain on his heart.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 9, 2022

Overexertion, causing rupture and deranged circulation, especially in the case of those with weak hearts, or those who, being out of condition, or too fat, suddenly engage in the game too long or too violently.

From Hygienic Physiology : with Special Reference to the Use of Alcoholic Drinks and Narcotics by Steele, Joel Dorman

Overexertion or especially hard work continued for a long time may cause this muscle to become inflamed.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.